stormitecture Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 We should go kidnap Katie and bring her along! Nah....that sounds more like a thing they do in Florida. Not here ;-)Due to our location, open houses have proven to be quite an issue logistically. However, we do conduct office tours for small groups by request.http://www.erh.noaa....OUR/tourreq.php Logistics are harder at the tiny tiny little Wakefield Municipal Airport versus Dulles "freaking" International Airport. That sounds weird. Not that I don't believe you, just sounds weird. (I've been to a few offices, so I know it isn't always about the size [giggiddy]). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeRedheads Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Dave, For those of us going who haven't taken the Skywarn Basics class, it's being offered on Sunday at 2pm. Anyone interested in taking the class while we're there? This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. Basics I is a good general overview of severe weather for the general public. Upon completion of the course, you will be registered in the program by the NWS. You will receive a spotter code from the NWS within 6 weeks. Training in Basics I includes: The basic organization of the National Weather Service The role and importance f the Skywarn spotter NWS Products and the Watch/Warning/Advisory system Thunderstorms Thunderstorm threats: Lightning Flooding Hail Tornadoes Downbursts How to report vital inf t the NWS The role of amateur short-wave (HAM) radio in the Spotter Program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I gotta bail. My dad is having a heart procedure that was supposed to be last Fri but he had a respiratory infection so they put it off till the beginning of next week... so I'm going to FL on Sat. CWG will be there tho, so say hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I gotta bail. My dad is having a heart procedure that was supposed to be last Fri but he had a respiratory infection so they put it off till the beginning of next week... so I'm going to FL on Sat. CWG will be there tho, so say hello! Hope it goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 I gotta bail. My dad is having a heart procedure that was supposed to be last Fri but he had a respiratory infection so they put it off till the beginning of next week... so I'm going to FL on Sat. CWG will be there tho, so say hello! Damn it, that sucks, was hoping to see you out there. Hope all goes well with your dad though. Is the whole crew outside of you and Matt going to be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKEAN2004 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nah....that sounds more like a thing they do in Florida. Not here ;-) Logistics are harder at the tiny tiny little Wakefield Municipal Airport versus Dulles "freaking" International Airport. That sounds weird. Not that I don't believe you, just sounds weird. (I've been to a few offices, so I know it isn't always about the size [giggiddy]). Unfortunately, our parking lot can only fit about 10-15 people at a time. Since there is very little room for parking on grass, and with nothing but 460 to park on...that leaves very few options. We've looked into parking at the airport (about 1/4 mi. east of us) but haven't gotten too far with that. The smaller SKYWARN sessions we have at the office and the private office tours by reservation have worked well thus far for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeRedheads Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I gotta bail. My dad is having a heart procedure that was supposed to be last Fri but he had a respiratory infection so they put it off till the beginning of next week... so I'm going to FL on Sat. CWG will be there tho, so say hello! Hope everything works out for your dad, Ian. We will miss you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I gotta bail. My dad is having a heart procedure that was supposed to be last Fri but he had a respiratory infection so they put it off till the beginning of next week... so I'm going to FL on Sat. CWG will be there tho, so say hello! Hope your dad gets better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I gotta bail. My dad is having a heart procedure that was supposed to be last Fri but he had a respiratory infection so they put it off till the beginning of next week... so I'm going to FL on Sat. CWG will be there tho, so say hello! Hope all goes well Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'll be at the CWG booth Sunday unti around 3:30. If y'all are going to watch the 4 pm games somewhere. Let a brotha know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'll be at the CWG booth Sunday unti around 3:30. If y'all are going to watch the 4 pm games somewhere. Let a brotha know. Looks like I know which booth to skip now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuddz Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looks like I know which booth to skip now. UCK HYUCK HYUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormitecture Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Unfortunately, our parking lot can only fit about 10-15 people at a time. Since there is very little room for parking on grass, and with nothing but 460 to park on...that leaves very few options. We've looked into parking at the airport (about 1/4 mi. east of us) but haven't gotten too far with that. The smaller SKYWARN sessions we have at the office and the private office tours by reservation have worked well thus far for us. That sucks. Eventually I wanted to visit before moving out of the region, to get lots of stock video in and around Wakefield. I am going to be collecting as many NWS offices as possible (for for actual business, but also because I just want to be silly and collect them all). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 That sucks. Eventually I wanted to visit before moving out of the region, to get lots of stock video in and around Wakefield. I am going to be collecting as many NWS offices as possible (for for actual business, but also because I just want to be silly and collect them all). Hey, let me know if you head up this way. I'll do my best to help you out. No guarantees on whether there will be snow on the ground if you come up during the winter...we're in the "tropics" section of SNE! --Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormitecture Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hey, let me know if you head up this way. I'll do my best to help you out. No guarantees on whether there will be snow on the ground if you come up during the winter...we're in the "tropics" section of SNE! --Turtle Absolutely will take you up on that if I can fit in a trip. I really want to hit up Mt. Washington this winter. I have to see what my options are there yet. I doubt the Jeep will be enough. Should handle that tropical area find though. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I can't make it on Sunday but will be there tomorrow. Anyone else planning on stopping by? I've also signed up for the Skywarn basics class, which is something I've wanted to take for a while. Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXW176 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I can't make it on Sunday but will be there tomorrow. Anyone else planning on stopping by? I've also signed up for the Skywarn basics class, which is something I've wanted to take for a while. Should be fun Too bad you can't make it Sunday, with the exception of Aviationdave there will be some cool attendees. Hope you enjoy the class, it's pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeRedheads Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I will be there Sunday to keep Andy, Dave and Crump in line. I have a feeling it will be a full time job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXW176 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I will be there Sunday to keep Andy, Dave and Crump in line. I have a feeling it will be a full time job. Lol, probably. I just want to see a balloon launch. I'm sure Dave does too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Too bad you can't make it Sunday, with the exception of Aviationdave there will be some cool attendees. Hope you enjoy the class, it's pretty interesting. Yeah, timing didn't work on Sunday for me as I've got a family birthday thing to go to. Woulda been nice to put some faces to some forum names...next time! Hope everyone has fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Too bad you can't make it Sunday, with the exception of Aviationdave there will be some cool attendees. Hope you enjoy the class, it's pretty interesting. You can bite me Biotch I will be there Sunday to keep Andy, Dave and Crump in line. I have a feeling it will be a full time job. The last one you mentioned, he is indeed a trouble maker, he alone is a FT job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I will be there Sunday to keep Andy, Dave and Crump in line. I have a feeling it will be a full time job. Bring ketchup, that will keep Crump in line Remind Andy how terrible he is whenever he attempts to troll someone in person Bring a book with pictures of planes to keep Dave quiet should he get too loud (or decides to send a picture message with noise in the middle of a presentation/talk) Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Bring ketchup, that will keep Crump in line Remind Andy how terrible he is whenever he attempts to troll someone in person Bring a book with pictures of planes to keep Dave quiet should he get too loud (or decides to send a picture message with noise in the middle of a presentation/talk) Have fun you so crazy girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 you so crazy girl but right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxmeddler Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Soundings every 2 hours... on a slight risk day.. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I gotta bail. My dad is having a heart procedure that was supposed to be last Fri but he had a respiratory infection so they put it off till the beginning of next week... so I'm going to FL on Sat. CWG will be there tho, so say hello! Ian, sorry to hear about your dad. Hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Ian, sorry to hear about your dad. Hope all goes well. Thanks. I'm sure itll be fine. Now I'm going to CA instead anyway as my grandfather died on Wed. Oy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1551 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I was really looking forward to this open house at the NWS. Unfortunately I have the flu and so does my daughter. I had this day all planned out and now I am sick. This stinks!!!!! Ian, I am very sorry to here about your grandfather passing. I might not know you like others do, but I know how you feel. Hang in there and God bless!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks. I'm sure itll be fine. Now I'm going to CA instead anyway as my grandfather died on Wed. Oy. Sorry to hear that Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Lol, probably. I just want to see a balloon launch. I'm sure Dave does too. The balloon launches are fun and awesome to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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